Brush crowding the house, storm limbs across the yard, or a wooded lot to open up? We clear land and clean up storm debris in Bonney Lake and the unincorporated areas around it in Pierce County.
Land clearing jobs from $1,500. Call or text 360-899-8468Text us for a free estimate. Photos help.
Planning a bigger project or not sure where to start? Book a land & site consultation.
Working in and around Bonney Lake
Bonney Lake is a city east of Sumner, with SR 410 through town and Lake Tapps just north. The 2020 Labor Day fires forced the evacuation of an estimated 2,500 residences in Bonney Lake, and keeping brush cleared back from buildings is worth planning for. Main roads: SR 410, the neighborhoods around Lake Tapps, and south toward Prairie Ridge.
Douglas-fir grows with western red cedar, western hemlock, red alder and bigleaf maple. Neighborhoods are built into existing forest, with tall trees close to roofs and fences and some backyards that drop toward ravines or the lake.
Land clearing in Bonney Lake
Inside the city, ask Bonney Lake’s Permit Center about clearing and grading; tree removals follow the city’s tree code (BMC 16.64), which requires a permit unless the tree is exempt. Outside city limits, Pierce County thresholds apply: a site development permit is needed for clearing more than 7,000 sq ft or grading more than 50 cubic yards (far less in a critical area).
On the job we typically:
- Forestry-mulch brush, Scotch broom, blackberries and small trees, working around the trees you want kept
- Pull stumps and roots with the excavator, or grind when you want less soil disturbance
- Haul material when you want a clean finish for seed, gravel or a building pad
- Grade after clearing so the driveway or pad is ready for the next step
See land clearing for the full service, or book a land & site consultation. The equipment we bring to the job is matched to the site.
Mulch or haul?
We clear brush and small trees with a forestry mulcher, which cuts down on hauling. The Puget Sound Clean Air Agency prohibits land-clearing fires across Pierce County, so brush and debris are mulched or hauled, not burned.
Storm cleanup of downed trees and debris
Windstorms drop firs and heavy limbs around Bonney Lake, often into yards and ravines. For storm-damaged trees that pose an immediate hazard, the city’s tree code allows some requirements to be waived.
We clear downed trees, limbs and brush off driveways, yards and building sites, then continue into full clearing when that is the plan. For larger tree takedowns, see tree removal. Soft or ponding ground after storms often pairs with drainage work.
How it works
- Call or text 360-899-8468Text us, or send photos and the address.
- Walk the ground. We mark the trees you want kept and look for wet spots, slopes, oaks, septic areas and anything that might trigger a county or city permit. Estimates usually within a couple of days.
- Written quote that spells out the clearing area and what happens to the material.
- Clear. The equipment we bring to the job is matched to the site: forestry mulcher, skid steer with a grapple, excavator for stumps. Before stump pulling or grading we call 811 (RCW 19.122.030); private lines such as a side sewer or a water line to a shop aren’t marked by 811, so we locate those too.
Why Baxter’s
- 20+ years of experience in excavation and land work.
- Licensed, Bonded & Insured, WA contractor registration #BAXTEET811JA.
- We call back quickly, and estimates usually come within a couple of days. Call or text 360-899-8468Text us with the address and a few photos.
- One crew from clearing to grading: clearing, stump work, grading, driveways and drainage.
Frequently asked questions
Can you clear brush around my house after a storm?
Yes. We mulch brush, Scotch broom and small trees, and clean up downed limbs. We also check whether trees you want gone fall under Bonney Lake’s tree permit rules.
Do I need a permit to clear inside Bonney Lake?
Ask the city’s Permit Center about clearing and grading; tree removals follow BMC 16.64. Outside city limits, Pierce County rules apply.
Can I burn the brush?
No. The Puget Sound Clean Air Agency prohibits land-clearing fires across Pierce County, so we mulch or haul.
How much does land clearing cost?
Land clearing jobs from $1,500. The written quote depends on size, growth, stumps, access and whether material is mulched or hauled.
Areas around Bonney Lake
We cover Bonney Lake along SR 410, around Lake Tapps, and south toward Prairie Ridge.
Nearby: Buckley, Puyallup. See all Pierce County service areas.
Get a free quote
Tell us the address and what you need. Photos help. Office hours: Monday–Friday 7 AM–6 PM and Saturday 8 AM–2 PM, closed Sunday.
Related: Land clearing · Drainage · Tree removal · Land & site consultation · All Pierce County service areas · Storm tree removal in Bonney Lake (our tree site)
Baxter’s Excavation & Tree Removal LLC · Land clearing and storm cleanup in Bonney Lake, Pierce County, WA · Licensed, Bonded & Insured · WA reg #BAXTEET811JA · Call or text 360-899-8468Text us
